May 2016 - Merced Fly Fishing Club

May 2016
The Tight Line
Merced Fly Fishing Club
www.mercedffc.org
Next Meeting:
CONNECT: CONFLUENCE FILMS
FLY FISHING THE WORLD
NUMBER 1 VIDEO 2015
YELLOWSTONE, ALASKA, AFRICA,
AND MAINE
THIS FILM FOLLOWS THEIR OUTSTANDING
2014 VIDEO RISE WHICH WON NUMEROUS
AWARDS......
MONDAY, May 23 @ 7:00 p.m. at MERCED
ELKS CLUB on the corner of 19th and M St. in
Merced
BASS POND KEYS
MERCED
DOUG AUTRAND 722-9127
AL DELCO 723-0213
KEN JENSEN 722-4411
ROB. McGINNIS 388-1811
President’s Message__
Greeting MFFC:
Summer is closing in and
we shall soon part ways
as we do every year to
enjoy its many
pleasures. This summer
looks to be a real
inferno with regard to
water scarcity and the
current political
landscape. Fortunately
you have the MFFC to
assist in giving your
mind a break from the
monotony of society.
Please join us at the
next meeting where the
club will feature the
film-Connect for the
monthly program.
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SONORA
JERRY WHALEY 532-1699
GROVELAND
KEN NAPIER 962-0738
ATWATER / WINTON
GARY NUNES 358-0111/
233-1978
MARIPOSA / EL PORTAL
TIM HUTCHINS 379-2746
SAN FRANCISCO
GEORGE SPITERI 650-508- 0288
LE GRAND
AL GEDRIMAS 389-4484
***(key holders are subject to
change, check with Ken Jensen
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__Short Casts_____
Ken Jensen
THE MERCED FLY FISHING
CLUB OWES A BIG THNK
YOU TO CAROL AND DAVE
NORWOOD WHO DONATED
THEIR FLY FISHING GEAR
TO THE CLUB TO BE USED
IN OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS
AND AS RAFFLE ITEMS.
THEY INCLUDE 9 RODS,
WADERS, A BEAUTIFUL 9
FOOT OUTCAST PONTOON
BOAT, AND ELECFTRIC
MOTOR, A FLY ROD DISPLAY
STAND, LINES, BOOKS,
FLEECE PANTS, A WET
BAG AND ABOUT 75 OTHER
PEICES OF EQUIPMENT.
before you travel)***
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Short Casts (Cont) THEIR UNBELIEVABLE GENEROSITY IS GREATLY
APPRECIATED.
THE HENRY, OUR CLUB'S CONSERVATION AWARD, WAS PRESENTED TO
MARY SERR AND GUY LITYNSKY MAY 19TH AT THE CALIFORNIA DEPT.
OF FISH AND WILDLIFE'S SNELLING HATCHERY. THESE TWO RAISED THE
WILD TROUT FOR 16 MONTHS THAT WERE PLANTED IN THE MERCED RIVER
IN JANUARY. THE STATEMENT ON THE AWARDS SUMS UP THEIR EFFORTS.
"WE'RE THANKFUL THE MERCED RIVER HAS A FRIEND LIKE YOU."
SIGN-UPS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR MIKE'S BASS, TROUT, AND BARBECUE
SATURDAY JUNE 11TH, THE MERCED RIVER SMALLMOUTH IN LATE JULY
OR EARLY AUGUST, CINDI LASHBROOK'S RIVER FAIR, AND MERCED
COUNTY'S SPECIAL NEEDS DAY. THE OUTING AT THE CALAVERAS BASS
PONDS PRODUCED SOME BIG FISH, A SAD STORY FROM KEN KNICKELBEIN
(YOU'LL HEAR IT), AND SOME EXCELLENT BARBECUE.
WE HAVE A PROPOSAL BEFORE THE C.D.F.W. TO FIN CLIP 10,000 TROUT
FOR THE UPPER MERCED RIVER. THE SNOW PACK SHOULD KEEP THE WATER
COOL ENOUGH FOR THEM TO SURVIVE THE SUMMER MONTHS. SEE YOU THE
23RD.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
(DATE: TBD - Club will choose dates as a Group at this Next Meeting)
From: Rob Grasso
Park Aquatic Ecologist
Yosemite National Park
Hi All,
As some of you may know, the first recorded fish plant in Yosemite was by an early homesteader
named Horace Kibbie, who planted rainbow trout in Lake Eleanor in 1877. We have long
assumed that these fish might be of native Tuolumne River origin. Well, now might have a
chance to find out. We are collaborating with researchers (John Wooster & Devon Pearse) from
NOAA/NMFS to collect fin clips from Lake Eleanor rainbows to be used in genetic analyses. I'd
like to see if we could get some volunteers to help with the effort. We are looking at the second
half of June to do a one or two day trip out to Eleanor and collect fin clips. Please respond to this
post if interested and weekend (June 17-19 or June 24-26) you would prefer and we'll pick the
weekend with the most available. We will likely have both kayak and shore anglers (let me know
your preference) and we will provide you with all the materials and training you would need
onsite.We may also electorfish Frog Creek, but that may depend on the number of anglers that
sign up, feel free to spread the work but make sure to cc me so I can get an accurate count.
Best. Rob
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President’s Message (Continued)
Also a reminder that club member Cindy Lashbrook is
hosting her annual pick and gather river fair festival
on Saturday, June 4th. The MFFC will be on hand to
provide a casting clinic and information booth for
interested attendees, signups will be available at the
meeting. Not too long ago I went fishing by myself on
the Merced River for a few hours, upon returning to my
vehicle I discovered that I had a flat tire and a
yellow CHP tow notice plastered across my windshield.
To make matters worse, the sun was rapidly setting on
my misfortune. Fortunately I was able to patch up my
tire and be on my way in no time. I know, I know; Only
in America, however this predicament does provide us
with reaffirmation that preparation is fundamental for
success. We can’t always rely on somebody being there
to bail us out, should we find ourselves in an adverse
situation. I believe that one should be prepared on any
trip with the four F’s of survival: fire, food, first
aid and filtration for water. Having the ability to
access any or all of these crucial necessities are
paramount to surviving should the situation arise.
Remember to ration water and food when out in the field
and keep your cell phone on if traveling alone,
emergency first responders will have an easier time
finding you if you have the phone on and in your
possession instead of locked up back in the car. We
must never forget how spontaneous Mother Nature can
truly be, therefore being prepared for anything and
having a plan is a good recipe for success. I always
prepare for the worst, hope for the best and let the
Almighty Father take care of the rest, I shall leave
you with the words of John Wooden to close: “Failing to
prepare, is preparing to fail”
“Tightlines and safe passage”
-MB-
Remember to Renew Your Club Membership for 2016!
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The Tight Line Newsletter
The Tight Line is the Official Newsletter of the Merced Fly Fishing Club. No claim is made by the
organization as to the accuracy of any information contained in this publication. After all this is a
fishing newsletter and no other type of Sportsman is known for BROADER EXAGGERATION of
what was once the truth. Sorry for all the errors in advance. Please do not take offence to anything
written. No conflict is intended.
**SUBMISSION FOR THE NEWSLETTER SHOULD BE NO LATER THAN THE FRIDAY
AFTER THE BOARD MEETING**
OFFICERS & COMMITTEE LEADERS
President
Mike Briggs
V.P.
631-1878
Photographer
TBA
Ken Knicklebein722-1899
Raffle
Al Gedrimas
Secretary
Rob McGinnis 756-1811
Library
Roger Houck
Treasurer
Richard Carlson 384-2093
Instruction
TBA
Conservation
Michael Martin 966-6406
Newsletter /
Membership
Howard Crider 357-8307
Website
Jeff Scott
389-4484
631-5070
Promoting Conservation of the Habitat and the Joy of Fishing.
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